Webinar: Generational Bias in the Workplace
Overview:
With five generations of individuals in the workplace, the opportunity for ageism and adultism increase. In this webinar, Dr. Victoria Verlezza will explore the concepts of ageism and adultism, discuss how we can mitigate the biases that come along with ageism and adultism, and provide actionable strategies to bring to your workplaces.
Learning Goals:
- Describe ageism and adultism and how they intersect with other social identities
- Discuss the implications of addressing this type of bias in the workplace
- Identify strategies to mitigate ageism in the workplace
About the Facilitator:
Dr. Victoria Verlezza is an advocate for social justice and the abolition of unjust systems. As a scholar practitioner, she believes in educating in an accessible and meaningful way. With fifteen years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, Victoria strives to meet people where they are in their learning journey but also add value by pushing them to their learning edge. As a coach, facilitator, and educator, she finds tremendous value in dialogue to challenge our own perspectives and thereby challenge the systems in which we work and live. Victoria enjoys taking a practical approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, making connections with psychology and human development to help us better understand ourselves as individuals.
Victoria has a doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University, a master’s in Social Justice Education and Higher Education from UMass, Amherst. Her undergraduate work focused on Psychology; Women and Gender studies; Holocaust and Genocide studies. Victoria holds certification in social justice mediation as well as intergroup dialogue. She is passionate about working to abolish inequity in all spaces. She works towards dismantling social injustice to fight for liberation of all people.
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Webinar: How to Manage a Compassionate Layoff
Overview:
Layoffs seem to be everywhere these days, whether you’re experiencing a layoff or if you’ve had to let people go. In this webinar we’ll discuss how to manage a compassionate layoff in the unfortunate event that you’re in the position of having to make workplace reductions. We’ll review best practices for handling this experience with empathy and care, along with considerations for in-person vs. virtual layoffs.
Learning Objectives:
- Be able to define what a compassionate layoff means
- Give examples of how to hold space and care for laid-off employees
- Review best practices and planning for managers conducting layoffs
About the Facilitator:
Felicia Jadczak is Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Head of Training at She+ Geeks Out. Felicia is a recognized speaker and consultant in the diversity, equity and inclusion field. She has extensive and personal experience with leadership, innovation, women in the workforce, the multiracial experience, and disability. Prior to co-founding SGO, she worked in the technology industry for over ten years, providing strategic guidance and programming for ERGs, DEI councils, and C-suite members. In 2016 she pivoted to focus solely on She+ Geeks Out, where she oversees SGO’s DEI programming and facilitation team.
Felicia received a BA in Comparative Literature (French, English) from Haverford College. She received an MBA and a Masters in Information Systems (with honors) from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. She also completed Georgetown University’s Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management.
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New York, NY 10002
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On The Ground at CES: Navigating The Super Bowl of Tech
With nearly 200,000 attendees, 2200 exhibitors, and dozens of high-profile announcements, CES is the defining tech event of the year. It also provides an incredibly hectic week for attending journalists. (Not to mention their PR counterparts!)
In this panel, we'll speak with veteran CES reporters who set the tone for coverage each year, including:
- Eric Savitz, Associate Editor for Technology at Barron's
- Jennifer Jolly, Personal Technology Columnist for USA Today and The New York Times
- Mike Prospero, U.S. Editor in Chief of Tom's Guide
As usual, this will be a 45-minute virtual panel on Zoom followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A, conducted via chat.
We hope you can make it and we look forward to seeing everyone!
J.J.
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Making Sense of the Metaverse
The metaverse is the buzzword of the year, but what does it really mean for marketers? With all the big investments made in the metaverse, analysts predict it could be a multi-trillion-dollar market within a decade, but all that should matter for marketers is whether such technologies can help you reach your target audiences and achieve your business goals. This talk will dissect the hype, show you a slew of examples of what brands are doing in the metaverse, and offer pointers for how to make sense of what's coming.
Speaker Bio:
David Berkowitz is the SVP of Corporate Marketing & Communications at Mediaocean, the mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising. Prior roles include leading marketing and strategy for video production marketplace Storyhunter, social listening firm Sysomos, Publicis agency MRY, and Dentsu agency 360i. He has contributed more than 600 columns to outlets such as Advertising Age, MediaPost, VentureBeat, and Adweek, and he has spoken at more than 350 events globally. He founded and runs the 3,000-member Serial Marketers community, launched the $CMO creator coin on Rally.io, and when he's not living in the metaverse, he lives in NYC with his daughter and two cats.
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2023 Tech Skills Forecast
2023 is fast approaching and with it comes new skills to capitalize on. So, whether you’re interested in pursuing opportunities in Coding, UX Design, or Data, we’ve got you covered. In this one-hour webinar, real industry experts will guide you through the hottest trends in technology, so you can hit the ground running in the new year.
Takeaways
- Understand the most in-demand skills in Coding, UX Design and Data
- Learn how emerging tech and economic trends will shape the future of work
- Get hot tips for staying competitive in today’s job market
About the Panel
*** More speakers to come! ***
Lead Instructor, User Experience Design Immersive
Nick Anderson is a designer and educator based in Denver. Recognized as a leading expert in the field of Design, Nick has been chosen to serve as a subject matter expert at industry conferences and other thought leadership events on behalf of GA, including events for Adobe, Google, and Barkley's Rocket Science Initiative.
Nick’s passion project is working as Co-Founder and Senior Lead Dad to his daughters Quinn & Maggie, alongside his wife Katy and their two cats Gin and Tonic.
Software Engineering Manager, DoorDash
Nathan Miranda is a Software Engineering Manager at DoorDash, where he leads the Pickup/Hyperlocal team. In addition, Nathan teaches frontend engineering courses at General Assembly and is a VC Fellow at Laconia Capital. Nathan has been in the software engineering industry for 7 years, and was a dual music and computer science major in his undergraduate years. In his free time, Nathan likes to continue making music - both of the acoustic and electronic variety - running, and swimming.
General Assembly x Girlboss: What's it's Really Like to Transition into Tech
Changing careers isn’t easy, but it is possible. You just have to believe in yourself. To help you get started, Girlboss and General Assembly are partnering to bring real stories of career change to you.
In this one-hour discussion, you’ll hear from three General Assembly Alumni who are at different stages in their career change journey, but who all took the leap to land fulfilling work in UX Design, Data, and Software Engineering. Join us to hear about why they chose to take a different path, how they went about it, and where they are today.
Takeaways
- Know when it’s time to make a change
- Understand the best way to prepare yourself for a career change
- Get insights and resources for successfully breaking into tech
About the Panel
Founder & CEO, Much
Carmen is a former Assistant Vice President/Senior FX Onboarding Analyst turned Software Engineer. Before getting into tech, Carmen started a journey towards becoming debt-free and created a money platform called Make Real Cents (@Makerealcents) to document her financial journey. Within two years and nine months, Carmen paid off approximately 57k of debt, and in August of 2019, after saving up, Carmen quit her job in finance to learn how to code. After graduating from General Assembly's Software Immersive program, Carmen landed a position as a Software Engineer at an NYC startup. Carmen has been featured in Forbes, The Skimm, and is currently a member of Business Insider's Money Council for 2020.
Career Coach, General Assembly
I am a dedicated career development professional with over 5 years of experience assisting students and job seekers as they begin or reimagine their careers.I combine my recruiting and hiring experience to utilize insight into hiring practices to support individuals looking to begin or change their career journeys.My approach is straight forward and designed to help move past some of the barriers and gatekeeping of "professionalism".I view every step of the application and interview process as a chance for someone to tell the story of why they are making this choice for their career and how they will bring something unique to the role.
I have studied theatre, poetry, and literature.I have always been passionate about folklore and mythology because I am interested in the ways humans tell their stories. Because of this interest in story telling and in the power of language I am passionate about helping people shape their unique narratives and lean into their originality to find the next step in their careers. I approach each job search as an experience as individual as the people I work with and personalize the process of collaborating in order to support them as they make those next steps in their career paths.
Lead Product Designer, Scapade
Nefertiti is a Filipino-Caribbean-American fine artist & content creator turned creative Product Designer. Her passions fall within user experience design, digital media design, visual identity & branding. Her focus in UX is creating impactful designs that lead to access for individuals with disabilities and provide all users with an intuitive pleasant user experience.
Manager, Strategic Analytics, BMO Financial Group
You know the phrase "where the rubber meets the road"? I explore the space where the data meets the people.
I'm Gabriela Osorio, a people-oriented data practitioner with a decade of leadership experience in non-profits and an education in neuroscience, human behaviour, and data science. Currently focused on Wealth and Investments, I engage in the art of engineering and translating actionable insights and data science solutions into business results.
About Our Partners
Founded by serial entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling author Sophia Amoruso, Girlboss was born from the book that inspired a generation of women to take action in their own lives. Today, we have a small but brilliant team of editors, creatives, and technology professionals working to build something that's never been built before.
Girlboss is a community of strong, curious, and ambitious women redefining success on our own terms. We hope to inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content and experiences we create. We are unapologetic in our beliefs and values of supporting girls and women who are chasing dreams both big and small in a shame-free zone.
FREE NYC WORKSHOP: Code with HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Are you thinking about a career in Software Engineering but don't know where to start?
This free, 2-hour workshop will give you a solid understanding of what it takes to be a Software Engineer, and how to apply programming languages to start building your portfolio today.
Learn from an expert instructor, join us and gain the confidence to take the next step in your career.
What to expect during this workshop:
- If you'd like to code along, please be sure to bring a laptop. We won't be able to provide a loaner at this time.
- Ask questions and build your online network by interacting with fellow participants and an industry expert in Software Engineering.
- Get a hands-on taste of HTML, CSS & JavaScript and write your first line of code!
Takeaways
- Learn what it means to be a full-stack software engineer.
- Get a crash course in the architecture of large-scale web applications.
- Cover industry-specific terms and principles.
- Build an interactive front-end web application using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Preparation
COVID SAFETY
To ensure the safety of our community, please be sure to show proof of vaccination when checking in and leave your mask on, unless you’re actively consuming food and beverages. Thank you!
TOOLS
If you'd like to code along, please be sure to bring a laptop. We won't be able to provide a loaner at this time.
About the Instructor
Senior Instructional Associate, General Assembly
I am a full-stack software engineer with a deep interest in solving complex problems. My previous career as an investment banker, focused on M&A within the Technology - Software team, has taught me to be detail-oriented, resilient and analytical. I started to become passionate about developing early in my banking career as soon as I was exposed to the many different types of software development companies that exist in the tech space. I was fascinated by the disruptive technologies providing solutions to what was previously complex problems. I quickly realized that my passion and drive for web development, as well as my desire to seek deeper involvement in building out applications, stems from a hunger to learn and create. I am self-motivated enough to work independently, but also recognize that the best products and services are produced by teams that work well together. I love working with others and approach teamwork in a caring, helpful and selfless manner. It is my belief that having a genuine care for others encourages the greatest collaborative environments. I am excited to continue my growth within the technology space and look to connect with other like-minded developers.
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FREE NYC WORKSHOP: Explore the UX Design Process
Are you thinking about a career in UX Design, but don’t know where to start?
This free, 2-hour workshop will give you an understanding of what it takes to be a UX Designer, and how to apply the UX Design process to start building your portfolio today. Learn from an expert instructor with real world experience in the industry you want to break into. Join us and gain the confidence to take the next step in your career.
What to expect during this workshop:
- Ask questions and build your network by interacting with fellow participants and an industry expert in UX Design.
- Get a hands-on taste of the UX Design Process.
Takeaways
- Understand what a UX designer does every day, the skills they need, and the tools they use
- Gain the confidence you need to make recommendations for improving a user’s experience
- Learn the difference between making a product useable vs. delightful
- Practice building a low-fi prototype to quickly test ideas
Preparation
To ensure the safety of our community, please be sure to show proof of vaccination when checking in and leave your mask on, unless you’re actively consuming food and beverages. Thank you!
About the Instructor
Tyler Hartrich is a product designer with a mission to create delightful digital experiences that deeply impact people’s lives. With an academic background in urban design, ecological systems design, and an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise, he approaches design problems with a human-centered methodology, focusing on building empathy throughout the design process.
He has worked with organizations spanning solar technology, electric bicycles, organization design, farm-to-fork food systems and climate impact analysis for local governments. Tyler is a current UXDI Immersive instructor at General Assembly.
Outside of GA, you can find him making hand-made ravioli, cycling up the 9W, or escaping for the weekend up north.
In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Tyler has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program. Tyler serves as a member of GA's Product Advisory Board for our design courses.
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Web Design Meetups by Squarespace Circle
- Join the Squarespace community at our December gathering of web designers in New York City. Designers, developers, and creatives of all levels are invited to attend, whether you build on Squarespace, create on another platform, or have yet to start a web design business. Join us for a night of networking, learning, and discussion. Drinks and snacks will be provided!
Webinar: How To Start a Successful Employee Resource Group
Overview:
Creating an Employee Resource Group (ERG) can be confusing, especially if you’re new to it. It may seem easy to start one, but there’s a lot to consider before you ever have your first meeting. SGO Facilitator Kia Rivera will talk about the importance of ERGs, best practices to set your ERG up for success, and suggestions for ways to keep it thriving after that first meeting.
Learning Goals:
- Build a business case for ERGs within your organization
- Discuss how to start an ERG
- Use frameworks to develop a plan to start and successfully run an ERG
- Describe how to measure the success of your ERGs
About the Facilitator:
Kia Rivera is passionate about all things grounded in community and equity. She has extensive experience in DEI spaces in both Higher Education and Corporate spaces. As a facilitator Kia believes in the power of storytelling and building community. She uses these tools when facilitating because she believes that when stories are shared and community is built that is when we do the deepest learning.
Kia received her Masters in Higher Education Administration from Suffolk University, and earned her BA in History from Lasell University. When she’s not trying to change systems, she can be found hanging out with her dog and wife, gaming, or enjoying the outdoors either on a hike or on a run.
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New York, NY 94103
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